September 13, 2026
7-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from Baltra Island
From
$9,053
Price / day
$1,293
Celebrity Flora|Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Flora vs Celebrity Xcel
Compare ship age, size, passenger capacity, itineraries and upcoming cruise prices.
VS
Newer Ship
Celebrity Xcel
Built in 2025
6 years newer
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Xcel
$507 / day
$692 less per day
More Spacious Ship
Celebrity Flora
59.2 GT per guest
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity
Celebrity Flora vs Celebrity Xcel: Quick Comparison
Celebrity Xcel is the newer ship in this comparison. Built in 2025, it is 6 years newer than Celebrity Flora, which entered service in 2019. Celebrity Xcel is approximately 2288% larger by gross tonnage at 141,420 GT. Celebrity Xcel also carries 3,837 more passengers. Celebrity Flora has upcoming sailings in Galapagos Islands, while Celebrity Xcel has sailings in Europe. Based on the upcoming cruises currently displayed, Celebrity Xcel has the lower average starting price per day. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
Ship Comparison
| Spec | Celebrity Flora | Celebrity Xcel |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019 | 2025Newer |
| Gross Tonnage | 5,922 GT | 141,420 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | 100 | 3,937 |
| Space per Passenger | 59.2 GT | 35.9 GT |
| Length | 101.5 m | 326.5 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
Key Differences: Celebrity Flora vs Celebrity Xcel
Age
Celebrity Xcel was built in 2025, making it 6 years newer than Celebrity Flora, which was built in 2019.
Size
At 141,420 GT, Celebrity Xcel is approximately 2288% larger by gross tonnage than Celebrity Flora at 5,922 GT.
Passenger capacity
Celebrity Xcel carries up to 3,937 passengers compared with 100 aboard Celebrity Flora, a difference of 3,837 passengers.
Passenger space
Celebrity Flora offers more space per passenger: 59.2 GT per guest, compared with 35.9 aboard Celebrity Xcel. A higher passenger space ratio generally means less crowding in public areas.
Itineraries
The upcoming sailings shown for Celebrity Flora (Galapagos Islands) and Celebrity Xcel (Europe) currently cover different regions or departure ports.
Price
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Xcel has the lower average starting price per day at $507 per day.
Compare Ports of Call
Celebrity Flora
Galapagos Inner Loop Itinerary
- Departure Port
- Baltra Island
- Region
- Galapagos Islands
- Nights
- 7
- Round Trip
- Yes
- Day 1 · Sep 13, 2026Baltra Island
- Day 2 · Sep 14, 2026Egas Port
- Day 3 · Sep 15, 2026Rabida Island
- Day 4 · Sep 16, 2026Elizabeth Bay
- Day 5 · Sep 17, 2026Tagus Cove
- Day 6 · Sep 18, 2026Sullivan Bay
- Day 7 · Sep 19, 2026Bartolome Island
- Day 8 · Sep 20, 2026Las Bachas
- Day 9 · Sep 21, 2026Daphne Island
- Day 10 · Sep 22, 2026North Seymour Island
- Day 11 · Sep 23, 2026Puerto Baquerizo Moreno
- Day 12 · Sep 24, 2026Punta Pitt
- Day 13 · Sep 25, 2026Puerto Ayora
- Day 14 · Sep 26, 2026Baltra Island
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Celebrity Xcel
Greece, Malta & Turkey
- Departure Port
- Barcelona
- Region
- Europe
- Nights
- 8
- Round Trip
- No
- Day 1 · Sep 5, 2026Barcelona
- Day 2 · Sep 6, 2026At Sea
- Day 3 · Sep 7, 2026Valletta
- Day 4 · Sep 8, 2026At Sea
- Day 5 · Sep 9, 2026Ephesus
- Day 6 · Sep 10, 2026Rhodes
- Day 7 · Sep 11, 2026Santorini
- Day 8 · Sep 12, 2026Mykonos
- Day 9 · Sep 13, 2026Piraeus
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
Upcoming Cruises & Prices
Celebrity Flora
September 13, 2026
10-Night Galapagos Islands Cruise
Departing from Baltra Island
From
$11,053
Price / day
$1,105
Celebrity Xcel
September 5, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Barcelona
From
$5,686
Price / day
$711
September 13, 2026
8-Night Europe Cruise
Departing from Piraeus
From
$2,412
Price / day
$302
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
Which Ship Is Cheaper?
Celebrity Flora
Average
$1,199 / day
VS
Celebrity Xcel
Average
$507 / day
Celebrity Xcel has the lower price per day among the sailings shown
$507/day vs $1,199/day
About $692 less per day
This comparison is based on the upcoming sailings currently shown and may not represent like-for-like itineraries.
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
Which Ship Should You Choose?
Choose Celebrity Flora if…
- You prefer the ship with the lower passenger capacity.
- You value having more space per passenger (higher GT-per-guest ratio).
- You want to sail in Galapagos Islands.
- Departing from Baltra Island works for your plans.
- You do not place as much importance on sailing on a newer ship than Celebrity Xcel.
Choose Celebrity Xcel if…
- You prefer the newer ship.
- You prefer the larger ship by gross tonnage.
- You do not mind sailing on a ship with a higher passenger capacity.
- You want to sail in Europe.
- Departing from Barcelona and Piraeus works for your plans.
- The lower price per day among the sailings currently shown matters to you.
Celebrity Flora vs Celebrity Xcel: Final Comparison Summary
Newer
Celebrity Xcel
Built in 2025
6 years newer
Bigger
Celebrity Xcel
141,420 GT
2288% larger by gross tonnage
Lower Price Per Day
Celebrity Xcel
$507 / day
About $692 less per day
- Celebrity Xcel is 6 years newer.
- Celebrity Xcel is 2288% larger by gross tonnage.
- Celebrity Xcel carries 3,837 more passengers.
- Celebrity Flora offers more space per passenger (59.2 GT per guest).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is newer, Celebrity Flora or Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is newer. It was built in 2025, while Celebrity Flora was built in 2019, making Celebrity Xcel 6 years newer.
Which is bigger, Celebrity Flora or Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Xcel is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 141,420 GT compared with Celebrity Flora at 5,922 GT.
Which ship carries more passengers?
Celebrity Xcel has a passenger capacity of approximately 3,937, compared with 100 for Celebrity Flora.
Which ship is more spacious, Celebrity Flora or Celebrity Xcel?
Celebrity Flora has the higher passenger space ratio at 59.2 GT per passenger, versus 35.9 for Celebrity Xcel. The ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity; a higher number means more ship space per guest.
Which ship is cheaper, Celebrity Flora or Celebrity Xcel?
Among the upcoming sailings currently displayed, Celebrity Xcel has the lower average starting price per day at $507 per day versus $1,199 per day. Fares vary by itinerary, departure date, cabin type and availability.
Where does Celebrity Flora sail?
The upcoming Celebrity Flora sailings currently listed cover Galapagos Islands, departing from Baltra Island.
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